Linda Carol (Brown) Ayers, 86, went to her eternal home in heaven on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Linda was born on April 13, 1939, in Durand. Except for a few years spent living out of state, Michigan was always her home and held her heart. Over the years, she lived in Durand, Cadillac, Flint, Ludington, and most recently Hart, where…
Marilyn Jane (Wetmore) Olmstead, 97, of Ludington, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born on April 1, 1928, in Highland Park, Marilyn was the daughter of the late William F. and Dorothy M. (Brown) Wetmore. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor of arts degree. She married the love of her life, Robert Chandler Olmstead, on…
Dixie Lee Bogvad, 88, of Ludington, passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026. She graduated from Scottville High School. On December 12, 1953, Dixie married Dale A. Bogvad and they shared 44 years together before Dale’s passing in 1997. Dixie was a cherished member of the First Methodist Church of Scottville. She is survived by her daughters Doreen (John…
Gary Lee Finkbeiner, 68, of Ludington, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, in his home. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Gary lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, a man whose kindness, strength, and selflessness touched everyone who knew him. Gary is survived by his beloved wife,…
MCP/OCP Sports Coverage is presented by: Baker Ford Ludington, Fresh Coast Foam, Mission Graphics, Quick-Way, Inc., Squires Chiropractic, Smith & Eddy Insurance, and VanderHaag Car Sales & Rentals. SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central ended its losing streak Thursday by defeating the Holton Red Devils 36-28 in West Michigan Conference Rivers Division play. Tonight we stopped the losing streak that we…
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